Education
| Degree | Field | Institution | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ph.D. | Mechanical Engineering | University of Notre Dame | May, 2003 |
| M.Sc. | Aerospace Engineering | University of Notre Dame | May, 2002 |
| M. Sc. | Mechanical Engineering | Syracuse University | Dec, 1999 |
| B. Sc. | Mechanical Engineering | Kuwait University | May, 1995 |
Research Interests
Desalination and power plants.Solar Energy. Application of artificial intelligent in thermal systems. Heat Exchangers. HVAC
Selected Publications
Selected Conference Publications
- Geometric Optimization of Tube in Cross-Flow Based on Dynamic Controllability, Second International Conference on Applied Thermodynamics, _, Istanbul, Turkey, May, 2005
- Effect of Residence Time on the Flow-Based Control of Temperature in Long Ducts, 4th European Thermal Engineering Conference, _, Birmingham, UK., Mar, 2004
- Controllability of Conductive-Convective Systems , 6th ASME-JSME Thermal Engineering Joint Conference, _, Hawaii, USA, Mar, 2003
- Controllability of Single and Networked Heat Exchangers, 9th Latin American Heat and Mass Transfer Conference, _, San Juan, Puerto Rico, Oct, 2002
- Thermal Control of Heat Exchangers, the 35th National Heat Transfer Conference, _, Anaheim, California, USA, Jun, 2001
Selected Journal Publications
- S.Alotaibi, “Energy Consumption in KuwaitProspects and Future Approaches”, Energy Policy, 2011, _
- M.A.Darwish and S.AlOtaibi, “On the reduction of desalting energy and its cost in Kuwait”, Desalination, 2008, _
- S.Alotaibi and Asad Alebrahim, “Geometric Optimization of Cross-Flow Heat Exchanger Based on Dynamic Controllability”, Thermal Science, 2008, _
- S.Alotaibi, Jaber Almedeij, “Fresh Water Consumption in Kuwait: Modeling the Variable Pattern”, Kuwait Journal of Science and Engineering, Dec, 2007, _
- M.A.Darwish, S.AlOtaibi, Khawla Al Shayji, “Suggested modifications of power-desalting plants in Kuwait”, Desalination, 2007, _
Work Experience
Academic Experience
| Institution | Designation | Year/Period |
|---|---|---|
| Kuwait University | ASSISTANT PROFESSOR | Jul, 2003 |
Industry Experience
| Organization | Designation | Year/Period |
|---|---|---|
| Al-Ahmadi Refinary | Kuwait National Petroluem Co. | Jul, 1995 - Aug, 1996 |
| Hartford, CT | Internship | Jun, 1994 - Aug, 1994 |